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Lawrence news September 21, 2022 - 6:11 pm

Public comment from the Sept. 21, 2022 Douglas County Commission meeting

by Lawrence Times

Here’s an audio recording of general public comment from the Douglas County Commission’s Wednesday meeting, taken via the Zoom virtual meeting.

Lawrence news September 14, 2022 - 6:45 pm

Public comment from the Sept. 14, 2022 Douglas County Commission meeting

by Lawrence Times

Here’s an audio recording of general public comment from the Douglas County Commission’s Wednesday meeting, taken via the Zoom virtual meeting.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 7, 2022 - 8:25 pm

Douglas County Commission says goodbye to Shannon Portillo

by Mackenzie Clark

Shannon Portillo adjourned her last Douglas County Commission meeting Wednesday evening.

Lawrence news September 7, 2022 - 7:49 pm

Public comment from the Sept. 7, 2022 Douglas County Commission meeting

by Lawrence Times

Here’s an audio recording of general public comment from the Douglas County Commission’s Wednesday meeting, taken via the Zoom virtual meeting.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 28, 2022 - 5:15 pm

Karen Willey selected as next Douglas County commissioner

by Chloe Anderson

Douglas County Democratic precinct committeepeople voted Sunday for Karen Willey to represent the third Douglas County commission district.

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Lawrence news August 25, 2022 - 5:57 pm

Douglas County precinct committeepeople to select county commissioner to replace Portillo

by Conner Mitchell

The 46 Democratic precinct committeepeople in Douglas County’s 3rd County Commission District will vote Sunday on a replacement for departing Commissioner Shannon Portillo.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 2, 2022 - 9:49 pm

Incumbent Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly advances to general election

by Tricia Masenthin

Voters in the Douglas County Commission’s 1st District chose incumbent Patrick Kelly over Dustin Stumblingbear […]

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 2, 2022 - 12:01 am

It’s Election Day! Here’s how to cast your ballot in Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

All registered Kansas voters may vote in today’s special primary election. Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot.

Lawrence news July 23, 2022 - 5:23 pm

Meet the Democratic candidates for Douglas County Commission District 1

by Lawrence Times

Voters in the first Douglas County commission district who are registered as Democrats will soon decide which candidate advances to face two opponents in the general election.

Lawrence news July 20, 2022 - 1:06 pm

Lawrence elected leaders face threats, polarization in a changing climate for public servants

by Cuyler Dunn

When she first ran for election to the Lawrence school board more than a decade ago, Shannon Kimball wanted to help her community and her city’s public schools. Her most recent term has shown her a side of the job she hadn’t seen before.

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